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Leaping into the 21st Century
A 21st Century Community Learning Center at Waller Elementary
Summer 2021 Guide
Program Director Topeaka McPhee – waller@bgcbayfl.org - 910-964-9051
Site Coordinator Traci Lucas – tracilucas16@gmail.com
MPR – 850-767-1752
Welcome to the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Waller Elementary! Leaping into the
21st Century is here to provide multifaceted enrichment in academics, character development,
health education, physical activity, and more through an afterschool program at Waller Elementary
School.
Funding for this program is provided by the Florida Department of Education through a 21st
Century grant. These grants are designed to provide enrichment during non-school hours to help
students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects; offer students a broad array of
enrichment activities; and offer literacy and other educational services to the families of
participating children.
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Although it takes place at Waller Elementary, Leaping into the 21st Century is administered by the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County.
Contact: 850-573-5606
CEO: Hank Hill – ceo@bgcbayfl.org
Area Director: Justin Ward – chapman@bgcbayfl.org
Program Director: Kate Robinson – admin@bgcbayfl.org
Mailing address: Physical Address:
PO Box 914 3404 W 19th St
Panama City, FL 32402 Panama City, FL 32405
Program Overview
Location: Waller Elementary School
11332 County Road 388,
Youngstown, FL, 32466
Program Director: Topeaka McPhee
waller@bgcbayfl.org - 910-964-9051
MPR: 850-767-1752
Website: http://www.bgcbayfl.org/21st-Century-Learning-Centers.aspx
2021 Summer Program Hours:
8:00am-2:00pm, Monday through Thursday
June 1-July 27, 2021 (closed the week of Independence Day, June 28-July 5)
*Students will need to confirm re-enrollment for the summer program if they are previously
enrolled in the afterschool program*
Six family events throughout the school year and summer will be scheduled including a Parent
Information Session, Bay District Schools Information Session, Literacy Information Session,
Nutrition Information Session, Finance Information Session, and Middle School Information
Session. These events will be announced as scheduled. However, the COVID-19 pandemic
has imposed limitations on these events, and events will only be conducted if they can be
done safely.
2Features of Leaping into the 21st Century:
Daily breakfast and lunch
Bus transportation available upon request
Completely FREE for families – there will never be any fees or charges
Serves ages 6+. Rising 1st graders and graduating 5th graders are both eligible for this
program.
Program Content
Leaping into the 21st Century meets Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:00pm. There will be a
breakfast and lunch served daily. Students may also bring their own snacks or meals is they wish.
The program content includes enrichment in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and science;
character development; health education; and time for physical activity. For English, math, and
science, students will primarily do project-based activities that encourage hands-on learning and
creativity. Character education will include Waller’s Leader in Me curriculum, and physical
education will include lessons from the SPARK program. All topics may be supplemented by
guest presenters and community partners (example: Children’s Advocacy Center, etc).
Program Policies & Procedures
Student Safety
Please see the program’s COVID-19 Family Handbook for the Club’s new safety policies
and procedures, including daily temperature checks/health screenings, reduced group sizes,
mask policies, and drop off procedures.
No parents/guardians are allowed inside the program buildings. Drop off/pick up must be
conducted outdoors.
When dropping students off in the morning and picking up in the afternoon, parents/guardians
must sign their student in and out. It is essential that the program is aware of where students
are at all times, and sign in/out is necessary to ensure student safety. The Site Coordinator will
check the identification of all people who are picking up students.
If your student is riding the bus, they must be listed on the bus route issued by Bay District
Schools. The route is updated weekly, so if you decide to sign up for the bus mid-program or
change your stop, please know that it takes a few days for it to update. If you decide to pick up
your student instead of having them taking the bus, please let a 21st CCLC staff member know so
that we can make sure they are accounted for. Students who ride the bus will be required to
wear masks and will be screened upon arrival, including a temperature check. Students
who do not pass the screening and their siblings must be picked up immediately.
This summer, the Club has tentatively planned 3 field trips. All students must have a signed permission
slip on file in order to attend. Please note that these trips may be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions
or other reasons.
3Staff have the authority to take medical action as needed, as indicated by your signature of
the program application. Parents/guardians will be notified immediately, and an incident
report will be filed with the Program Director. At least one staff member certified in CPR and
First Aid will be on-site each day. Please let the Program Director know of any medications,
allergies, or medical conditions that your student has.
The program and/or staff may take photos and/or videos of program activities. These photos may
be shared on the program website, with the Florida Department of Education, in official Club
communications including social media, and with Waller’s administration. If you do not wish
for your child to be filmed or photographed during the 21st CCLC program, please let the
Program Director know.
Student Behavior
During the program and on the Club buses, the Bay District Schools Code of Student
Conduct and Discipline will be in effect. Please see the letter below confirming this policy.
The program will communicate with parents via notes home, in-person, phone calls, and through
the Club Class DoJo. Students may receive incident reports that require a parent signature –
please sign and send them back with your student. Students may receive a suspension from the
Club or buses after 3 behavior warnings or after certain serious incidents, such as fighting.
Please refer to the Code of Student Conduct for guidance. As indicated on the program
application, failure to abide by this policy at Waller or on the bus may result in expulsion from
the program.
Transportation
All 21st CCLC program students are offered the option of bus transportation from the program.
Please indicate on your program application if you would like transportation for your student(s).
The bus and route is operated by Bay District Schools Transportation.
Please note that if you elect for bus transportation mid-program, it will take a few days for your
stop to be added to the route. Your student must be picked up from Waller Elementary until
their stop is added to the BDS bus route. Please confirm your student’s stop and drop-off time
with 21st Century team or the Boys & Girls Club.
The Bay District Schools Code of Student Conduct and Discipline is in effect during bus
transportation, and misbehavior on the bus will not be tolerated for the safety of all riders and
bus drivers. Fighting, yelling, and other behavior incidents will result in warnings,
suspensions, and eventually expulsion from the bus and/or the program.
*If you have a question or concern about the bus while it is in transit, please call Program
Director Topeaka McPhee at 910-964-9051*
4June 1, 2021
Dear Families:
We are excited to welcome your student to the Waller Elementary campus to participate in the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County’s 21st Century Community Learning Center Leaping into the
21st Century (the “Program”). Although Bay District Schools has made some of its facilities
available for the Program, the Program is entirely operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay
County (“BGCBC”).
While your student is on campus participating in the Program, please know that BGCBC and its
staff are responsible for the supervision, control, and direction of Program participants. If you
have any questions, concerns, or information to share regarding your student’s medical needs,
such topics should be addressed with:
Topeaka McPhee, Program Director
waller@bgcbayfl.org
850-767-1752 (MPR)
The Bay District Schools Code of Student Conduct and Discipline will be in effect at the
Program site. Any student’s misconduct during the Program will be reported to Waller
Elementary’s administrators, and at the principal’s discretion, may result in school-based
discipline.
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